California's Jacob Wark, top, is stopped near the goal line by Ohio State's C.J. Barnett, left, and Orhian Johnson during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Gallery: Ohio State beats California, 35-28

Sep. 15, 2012 @ 05:10 PM

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State's Braxton Miller lofted a 72-yard touchdown pass to an all-alone Devin Smith with 3:26 left and Christian Bryant snuffed out the California Golden Bears' last chance with an interception to power the 12th-ranked Buckeyes to a 35-28 win on Saturday.